Where there are more castles than anywhere else in Europe

CASTLES AND FORTRESSES

Witnesses to an eventful past

IF YOU LIKE CASTLES, YOU’LL LOVE SOUTH TYROL

There are around 800 castles and palaces to visit in South Tyrol - not without good reason is South Tyrol famed for having more castles than anywhere else in Europe. Not surprisingly, the Meran area also boasts a great deal of castles and stately homes; it was formerly the seat of the Tyrolean sovereigns and, as capital of the Tyrol, an important centre of power.

Take a tour of the castles and discover the cultural history of South Tyrol from the Middle Ages to the late Baroque period.

Pure culture

“Everything has an exciting tale to tell when you learn how to listen for it.”

“Everything has an exciting tale to tell when you learn how to listen for it.”

History is so close

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

Our little village of Marling is home to a proud castle of its own. And if you head further afield on a visit our neighbouring towns of Lana, Schenna, Tisens or Prissian, you will come across an immense array of castles. Here are a few of our favourite ones near the Oberwirt.

Lebenberg Castle Built in 1240 in Marling, Lebenberg Castle, with its Rococo details and Venetian mirrors, it is considered to be the grandest castle complex of the Burggrafenamt.

Trauttmansdorff Castle Without a doubt the most famous castle in Meran - on the one hand because it was once a favoured holiday destination of Empress "Sissi", and on the other because of its stunning botanical gardens.

Prince’s Castle Meran Today a museum, the Prince’s Castle in the centre of Meran was formerly the city seat of the Tyrolean sovereigns and was built in 1470 by Archduke Sigmund.

520 years of Oberwirt: A reason to celebrate! 1496–2016… more than just two dates! There are more than 500 years of hospitality in the "Oberwirt in Marling" behind these dates. Visit us in our anniversary year and join in the celebration!

520 years of Oberwirt: A reason to celebrate! 1496–2016… more than just two dates! There are more than 500 years of hospitality in the "Oberwirt in Marling" behind these dates. Visit us in our anniversary year and join in the celebration!

520 years of Oberwirt: A reason to celebrate! 1496–2016… more than just two dates! There are more than 500 years of hospitality in the "Oberwirt in Marling" behind these dates. Visit us in our anniversary year and join in the celebration!